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Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear how Louisiana baseball prospects fared in the MLB draft. We also hear about an upcoming performance by the Tennessee Williams Theatre Company, and long-existing problems at the Orleans Parish Justice Center.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear how a summer camp for burn survivors brings together kids who share similar scars. We also learn how one woman is preserving her father’s legacy after learning that he co-integrated the minor leagues with Jackie Robinson.

On today’s episode of Louisiana Considered, we hear about a New Orleans nonprofit that designs assistive devices for people with disabilities and limb differences. We also learn about an upcoming theatrical production commemorating Hurricane Katrina, and listen to an audio postcard from a Baton Rouge Zinefest.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we’ll learn how Jefferson Parish lost its bond rating – and why that matters. We’ll hear more about Nunez Community College’s success with its Wind Energy Technology program, and catch up on the week in politics.

This is American Routes, I'm Nick Spitzer. It’s no secret, here and worldwide, we’re in a time of turmoil, in government, political attacks, secrecy and war. We asked you, our listeners, to help pick music and musicians that deal with the troubles, and we added a few songs and singers that fit the mood as best we could. They include the Staple Singers, Allen Toussaint, Johnny Cash, Woody Guthrie, Toots and the Maytals, Son Volt, Carole King and John Coltrane. ***Content warning: This episode contains the word “Goddamn” at 1:29. It is not bleeped.”

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about an event to encourage young readers to pick up a book. We also get a sneak peek of the upcoming season for The Nola Project, and check with the StoryCorp Mobile Tour.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear how cuts to SNAP benefits will impact independent grocery stores. We also learn how New Orleans improved its urban planning after Hurricane Katrina, and chat with a Baton Rouge sports reporter who recently retired after three decades.

Investigative reporter and editor for The Texas Newsroom Lauren McGaughy comments on Texas Democrats and redistricting. Criminal and immigration lawyer David Rozas talks immigration and Alexandria, LA's staging facility. Biblical scholar Daniel McClellan speaks on various controversial topics and what the Bible says in reference to them.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we break down the federal grand jury indictment of New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell. Plus, we hear how the Baton Rouge film trail spotlights Hollywood movies filmed in the area, and dive into the caregiving crisis in the Gulf South.

Continuum presents excerpts from the 12th century manuscript, Carmina Burana.